Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot has been given the opportunity to form a new government after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ruling coalition lost its parliamentary majority in the October elections, raising the possibility of an end to his long tenure in power. President Isaac Herzog selected the former military chief on Saturday, following consultations with…
Operation Vulindlela’s digital payments programme advances. (Image source: iStock) Government has prioritised accelerating public infrastructure reforms, with plans to test secure digital payment authorisation across participating systems by March 2027. This is based on the Operation Vulindlela quarterly report released by National Treasury on Friday. Operation Vulindlela is a joint initiative of the Presidency and…
The 2026 Local Government Elections will determine the composition of municipal councils across South Africa. (Image source: 123RF) The Telkom Group has committed R20 million to support the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) in preparing for the 2026 Local Government Elections, drawing on its national connectivity infrastructure and technical expertise. The partnership, announced ahead…
Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration chairperson Mmamoloko Kubayi. Government has warned that individuals using social media to incite violence, intimidate foreign nationals or mobilise unlawful activities will face the consequences of their actions, as tensions surrounding migration and asylum applications continue. The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Migration on Sunday raised concern about the circulation of inflammatory…
GovTech 2026. GovTech 2026 marked 20 years of bringing government and the technology sector together. Hosted by the State Information Technology Agency (SITA), the event has tracked the evolution of government technology since 2006, from connectivity and infrastructure to cloud, data, cyber security and shared digital services. For Huawei, the milestone was a chance to…
Digital sovereignty is about understanding where data is stored, who may access it and how systems work together. (Image: iStock) Digital sovereignty is SA’s practical ability to make accountable choices about critical public data and infrastructure. It is at the core of government’s strategy to digitally transform service delivery, as well as to bolster internal…
Science, technology and innovation deputy minister Dr Nomalungelo Gina. Government is positioning South Africa to be a leading player in the global e-mobility and battery value chains, focusing on local manufacturing, mineral beneficiation, skills development and job creation. So said science, technology and innovation deputy minister Dr Nomalungelo Gina, speaking at the 2026 uYilo e-Mobility…
UCT and Western Cape government officials have signed an MOU to strengthen collaboration in research, innovation, skills development and public sector capacity building. The University of Cape Town (UCT) and the Western Cape government (WCG) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to strengthen collaboration in research, innovation, skills development and public sector capacity building….
Zimbabwe will elevate the Africa Green Building Summit 2026 into a national event, with Government pledging its full support as the country prepares to host the prestigious continental gathering in Harare later this year. Launching the summit, Local Government and Public Works Minister Daniel Garwe said hosting the event would position Zimbabwe alongside countries such…
Microsoft drives employment-led digital upskilling for SA’s public sector departments. Sixty-four digitally-trained graduates have been placed into long-term employment roles across 11 government departments. This, as part of Microsoft South Africa’s equity equivalent investment programme (EEIP), says the software giant. EEIPs were created for multinationals whose global practices or policies prevent them from complying with…
